Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 Art

[Kayaker72]

So I received my 50A last Tuesday and have been playing with it since. I haven't truly tested it as I've been too busy, but in general...a great lens. In good light the AF is hitting consistently and in low light the AF is as good as any other lens. Whereas I thought the AF on the 35A was a bit slow and noticed misses. Not so far with the 50A. The AF has been fast and accurate.

A few pics (both unaltered except for size reduction):

50A on 5DIII at 1/160 (moving cat), f/1.4, ISO 10,000 (testing the side AF points)

50A on 5DIII, 1/1,250, f/1.6, ISO 100

Here is a near 100% crop of the image above.

Anyway, just wanted to report back. I will continue to shoot with it to get used to the 50A, but so far, excellent.

[Busted Knuckles]

Placed an order, must be in the 2nd batch. Looks pretty darn cool

[Busted Knuckles]

It arrived last night. Quick check on the focusing and +6 seemed to solve the front focus issue just fine. Looking forward to working this weekend. And lastly...

WOW what a beast.

[Kayaker72]

Congrats Mike....

Somehow I haven't noticed the weight when using it

[M_Six]

Just grabbed one from Amazon Warehouse for $873. If it checks out ok, I'll be a happy camper. If not, back it goes. I already have the dock that I bought with the 120-300, so adjusting it should be a snap. Now the waiting begins.

[M_Six]

Picked up my lens today. Despite Amazon's description of the original packaging being damaged, I couldn't tell it from new. The only indication that this was not a brand new lens was the Amazon Warehouse sticker that sealed the box closed. The box, contents, and lens all appear as new. Sharp as a tack, too. Tomorrow I'll put it through some paces and see if I need to use the dock to adjust anything.

[Sean Setters]

I think you'll like it. It really is a fantastic lens. Not cheap, but priced well for its performance.